There appears to be at this present time in Barry, quite a number, ready to do 'Feather In The Cap History', as I call it. To be honest, I feel, by their actions, they want themselves noticed, and not the heritage of our town.
Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed in Barry that as soon as the word 'Museum, is mentioned, some individuals pop their head above the parapit for a short while. Then, once the innitial rush is over, they disapear back from where they came. Sadly some, simply place themselves on a pedastel, that makes them out to be more important than heritage itself.
In my opinion, This is very similar to those who would only seek to use local heritage for personal profit. History for pure profit is of course, quite rightly frowned upon in most good heritage circles. So why is doing history for the sake of longevity for a single (living) individuals name, not judged to equally wrong?
On close examination. History for profit, or doing history for sake of ones own personal imortality, could be argued to be identical twins. There should be no space that sepperates them. They both use heritage as a means to an end. And in the end, through that abuse. Together, they simply serve to devalue the importance of local heritage in Barry. Thus heritage soon becomes a smoke screen / by-product, to the aims of he or she that would wrongly use local heritage in Barry to promote only the personal survival of his or her name.
Regards
Martin
Chairman : Axis Historical Society
Local History For Barry South Wales
Reg Charity no.1052998
e mail : martinaxis@aol.coom
Thursday, 12 November 2009
Barry Museum Rumour Conrol.
Rumour Control has made the suggestion that a particular party in Barry has noticed the local old hydaulic pump house get a roof. Rumour control has it, that certain persons, suggest it would make a good museum for Barry.
The fact that its geting a roof could mean that planners just want to prevent any further internal damage to the historic building? We think it a well known fact that if you let water get to where it should not over a considerable period. Said building, is likely to become unsafe.
Problems with old building like the Pump House. High cost renovation. High cost to subsequently maintain. Axis Historical Society tried for a similar building some years ago or more. That is what we were told.
Ideal conditions for some of our collection to be shown would be inside a (present} existing building. The building would be in current use. Reason. No expensive renovation / No high cost maintenance.
All Axis Historical Society has ever asked for over 17 years, is, simple space to show what we have. Secondly, the collections we now hold remain with us. For they are the lifeblood of our charitable status. Thirdly. That we be able to secure same, in a lockable area. Fourthly, said area should not be accessed out of normal hours, where society members are not present. Thus public access or others be restricted to same opening times, (accept in emergency).
We dont think that we have to explain in detail the effects of an open all hours access policy on any local heritage collection. Without any form of control, such policy could lead to collections that have been built up over many years, being decimated.
Set times for access and control of resorces are in line with many established libraries, heritage centres, museums, large or small throughout the UK. On the other hand, in Barry, some individuals have approached Axis, with the assumption, that the above established method, should not be applied when it comes to the collections we hold. Which leads Axis to an all important question. 'What are the personal motives behind a said individual/s who would like to see any formal control over an important local heritage inniative reliquished in order that they be allowed to complete their own personal aggenda?
Moving back to the subject of the Pump House as a suitable museum for Barry. One could suggest, an alternative existing, (presently used) building would meet (already) requirements for : - disabled access / modern fire & health and saftey regulations etc.,. Thus avoiding the added expense of costly conversion to meet such standards as required by modern law before one could even move in. Hope that this particular blog provides food for thought.
In the meantime. Please visit http://barryachive.zoomshare.com/ where you will find our online museum for Barry. Active and Available 24/7. Please note : The site at present carries well over 500 items from our extensive local history collection for Barry and local area. Cost to the local tax payer's of the Vale Of Glamorgan. £0. Please enjoy what you see.
Regards
Martin
Chairman : Axis Historical Society
Local History For Barry South Wales
Reg Charity no. 1052998
e mail : martinaxis@aol.com
The fact that its geting a roof could mean that planners just want to prevent any further internal damage to the historic building? We think it a well known fact that if you let water get to where it should not over a considerable period. Said building, is likely to become unsafe.
Problems with old building like the Pump House. High cost renovation. High cost to subsequently maintain. Axis Historical Society tried for a similar building some years ago or more. That is what we were told.
Ideal conditions for some of our collection to be shown would be inside a (present} existing building. The building would be in current use. Reason. No expensive renovation / No high cost maintenance.
All Axis Historical Society has ever asked for over 17 years, is, simple space to show what we have. Secondly, the collections we now hold remain with us. For they are the lifeblood of our charitable status. Thirdly. That we be able to secure same, in a lockable area. Fourthly, said area should not be accessed out of normal hours, where society members are not present. Thus public access or others be restricted to same opening times, (accept in emergency).
We dont think that we have to explain in detail the effects of an open all hours access policy on any local heritage collection. Without any form of control, such policy could lead to collections that have been built up over many years, being decimated.
Set times for access and control of resorces are in line with many established libraries, heritage centres, museums, large or small throughout the UK. On the other hand, in Barry, some individuals have approached Axis, with the assumption, that the above established method, should not be applied when it comes to the collections we hold. Which leads Axis to an all important question. 'What are the personal motives behind a said individual/s who would like to see any formal control over an important local heritage inniative reliquished in order that they be allowed to complete their own personal aggenda?
Moving back to the subject of the Pump House as a suitable museum for Barry. One could suggest, an alternative existing, (presently used) building would meet (already) requirements for : - disabled access / modern fire & health and saftey regulations etc.,. Thus avoiding the added expense of costly conversion to meet such standards as required by modern law before one could even move in. Hope that this particular blog provides food for thought.
In the meantime. Please visit http://barryachive.zoomshare.com/ where you will find our online museum for Barry. Active and Available 24/7. Please note : The site at present carries well over 500 items from our extensive local history collection for Barry and local area. Cost to the local tax payer's of the Vale Of Glamorgan. £0. Please enjoy what you see.
Regards
Martin
Chairman : Axis Historical Society
Local History For Barry South Wales
Reg Charity no. 1052998
e mail : martinaxis@aol.com
Small Scale Display In Barry Public Library
For those interested in their Barry local history a small scale display of our material is available to view at Barry Public Library. Display ends. Morning. Saturday 21st November.
Regards
Martin
Chairman : Axis Historical Society
Local History For Barry South Wales.
Reg Charity no. 1052998
Regards
Martin
Chairman : Axis Historical Society
Local History For Barry South Wales.
Reg Charity no. 1052998
Friday, 30 October 2009
Axis Trustees Meet With Jane Hutt A.M.
Axis Historical Society Trustee's Martin Adams B.A. and Sylvia Erikson have had a productive meeting with Jane Hutt, Welsh Assembly Minister for, Children, Education and Life Long Learning, Monday October 26th 2009. We thank her for taking time out from her busy schedule to to meet with us.
At long last, we feel vindicated that we have been able to speak with someone at the very top of Welsh Education, with which, we could, 'openly discuss', the highs and lows, when it comes to finding, permanent exhibition space, for an extensive local history collection, built up over many years, for the benefit of all in the community of Barry.
All interested parties will be kept up to date with any future developments by way of this blog.
Should any interested party wish to assist our society, by volunteering / joining us at future events in order to show the potential (once again) of our public local history collection I would be more than pleased if you could contact me at the e mail address provided below. You must be aged 16 or above.
Regards
Martin Adams B.A.
Chairman : Axis Historical Society
Local History For Barry South Wales.
Reg Charity no.1052998
e mail : martinaxis@aol.com
At long last, we feel vindicated that we have been able to speak with someone at the very top of Welsh Education, with which, we could, 'openly discuss', the highs and lows, when it comes to finding, permanent exhibition space, for an extensive local history collection, built up over many years, for the benefit of all in the community of Barry.
All interested parties will be kept up to date with any future developments by way of this blog.
Should any interested party wish to assist our society, by volunteering / joining us at future events in order to show the potential (once again) of our public local history collection I would be more than pleased if you could contact me at the e mail address provided below. You must be aged 16 or above.
Regards
Martin Adams B.A.
Chairman : Axis Historical Society
Local History For Barry South Wales.
Reg Charity no.1052998
e mail : martinaxis@aol.com
Sunday, 25 October 2009
Dear Gavin & Stacey
Are you the guys that have been Copyrighted by the BBC. : )
Thanks for your comments am off to quite a high level meeting in the morning so will print a copy off and let high profile person read.
Barry Docks is just something I use on the blog. But if you look around my other postings you will find my e mail address and true name.
Thanks for your comments. All taken onboard. As for photgrapsh, documents and artefacts. We have 17 years worth to get out and exhibit. If you have not seen the site already. Take a look at our site. Axis Historical Society - Barry Archive....What you will see there is only part of the collection, as yet we have not even scratched the surface of waht we have to show. I take it that Gavin and Stacey that posted here are quite young. Dam. That means you wont be able to go to the site and help identify people from around the 1950's on there. Anyone wishing to help do some research. e mail : martinaxis@aol.com
Martin Adams B.A.
Chairman : Axis Historical Society.
Thanks for your comments am off to quite a high level meeting in the morning so will print a copy off and let high profile person read.
Barry Docks is just something I use on the blog. But if you look around my other postings you will find my e mail address and true name.
Thanks for your comments. All taken onboard. As for photgrapsh, documents and artefacts. We have 17 years worth to get out and exhibit. If you have not seen the site already. Take a look at our site. Axis Historical Society - Barry Archive....What you will see there is only part of the collection, as yet we have not even scratched the surface of waht we have to show. I take it that Gavin and Stacey that posted here are quite young. Dam. That means you wont be able to go to the site and help identify people from around the 1950's on there. Anyone wishing to help do some research. e mail : martinaxis@aol.com
Martin Adams B.A.
Chairman : Axis Historical Society.
A Question Of Distance & Disability
Distance is no great problem if you happen to be young and fit. However, one could suggest that it becomes the dominant factor in the lives of anyone who has to live with physical disability. The subject is something I can speak of because I have been introduced to restrictions imposed by disability, at a reasonably young age.
At 52, I get problems when I travel. So I can sympathise with the problems faced by our pensioners when they travel. Likewise I can feel for the problems of our young. That have perhaps faced the problem of disability all their lives. I know that my own condition, dictates how far I travel and when.
As chairman of Axis, I have been examining ways that distance can be overcome by the disabled person, who wishes make valued contribution to local history. Under my plans. Valued contribution does not mean for the disabled person of any age, being restricted to just sitting around, telling stories and showing photographs and providing verbal information. My plan goes beyond that line of thought.
With that in mind. I would like all disbility groups in Barry to get in touch with me. To form a coalition with our society and take the plan forward. Contact me by e mail martinaxis@aol.com or telephone 01446 739031 to arrange a meeting to take what I feel is an inovative plan to bring local history for the disabled, to life.
Regards
Martin Adams
At 52, I get problems when I travel. So I can sympathise with the problems faced by our pensioners when they travel. Likewise I can feel for the problems of our young. That have perhaps faced the problem of disability all their lives. I know that my own condition, dictates how far I travel and when.
As chairman of Axis, I have been examining ways that distance can be overcome by the disabled person, who wishes make valued contribution to local history. Under my plans. Valued contribution does not mean for the disabled person of any age, being restricted to just sitting around, telling stories and showing photographs and providing verbal information. My plan goes beyond that line of thought.
With that in mind. I would like all disbility groups in Barry to get in touch with me. To form a coalition with our society and take the plan forward. Contact me by e mail martinaxis@aol.com or telephone 01446 739031 to arrange a meeting to take what I feel is an inovative plan to bring local history for the disabled, to life.
Regards
Martin Adams
Saturday, 24 October 2009
All Recent Reports Noted
All recent reports on campaign for a Barry Museum noted. Perhaps we, Axis, which already has a considerble collection of local historical material at our disposal, should change direction. Maybe we should invest in a company that sells back scratchers. I think we would make a fortune in a very short space of time, to re-invest in both our collection and support a small local museum. Am I the only one that can read between the lines. Or do I need new glasses.
Please dont make the mistake of thinking that our society would not want a museum for Barry. What we are objecting to is the high financial cost involved. Even if a state of the art museum for Barry was feesable. Once the property was up. There would still have to be a long term projected strategy to fund it. Axis has had these discussions with high ranking officials over what we wished for Barry. A simple format museum. Is all we have ever wanted, to keep the interest in our local history alive. I think the present line of thought, would price many local groups, out of the market. In addition, one woud have to find considerable funding, year in, year out to keep such a project afloat.
These are some examples for a new building. Insurance. Both buildings and a contents. Security. Probably 24 hour cover would be required. We dont feel that a mobile security van, turning up, every so often would be sufficient to protect treasures. Will give an example of cost of 24 hour manned cover.
In 1983. The cost for a Bonded warehouse with an exterior that could be walked around in less than ten minuets at normal walking pace was £110,000 a year. Anyone out there have the projected figure for a state of the art museum at the 2009 price. Would be delighted if they would come into this debate and let us know. Could anybody who has access to the amount spent on a state of the art museum's general maintenance per annum, please do like wise. As Axis Trustees are not grooming themselves for employed positions in such a state of the art museum. We would also like to know the average annual cost of of a waged curator, and deputy curator? Of course we would suggest is is lot more hidden costs to the running of a modern, up to date, all singing and dancing museum. But would just like to know the annual budget for the above to start. We can look at the extras later.
Oh, and by the way. If we do have a bigger arts centre for Barry. Can our history society please have the existing arts centre. As we need to be central to Barry Town. Simple reason. It would mean our most senior citizens would have a state of the art library and their history society close together. Thus avoiding the need for them to travel considerable distance to see some of their past heritage every time they wished to do so.
Your comments welcome.
Regards
Martin Adams
Please dont make the mistake of thinking that our society would not want a museum for Barry. What we are objecting to is the high financial cost involved. Even if a state of the art museum for Barry was feesable. Once the property was up. There would still have to be a long term projected strategy to fund it. Axis has had these discussions with high ranking officials over what we wished for Barry. A simple format museum. Is all we have ever wanted, to keep the interest in our local history alive. I think the present line of thought, would price many local groups, out of the market. In addition, one woud have to find considerable funding, year in, year out to keep such a project afloat.
These are some examples for a new building. Insurance. Both buildings and a contents. Security. Probably 24 hour cover would be required. We dont feel that a mobile security van, turning up, every so often would be sufficient to protect treasures. Will give an example of cost of 24 hour manned cover.
In 1983. The cost for a Bonded warehouse with an exterior that could be walked around in less than ten minuets at normal walking pace was £110,000 a year. Anyone out there have the projected figure for a state of the art museum at the 2009 price. Would be delighted if they would come into this debate and let us know. Could anybody who has access to the amount spent on a state of the art museum's general maintenance per annum, please do like wise. As Axis Trustees are not grooming themselves for employed positions in such a state of the art museum. We would also like to know the average annual cost of of a waged curator, and deputy curator? Of course we would suggest is is lot more hidden costs to the running of a modern, up to date, all singing and dancing museum. But would just like to know the annual budget for the above to start. We can look at the extras later.
Oh, and by the way. If we do have a bigger arts centre for Barry. Can our history society please have the existing arts centre. As we need to be central to Barry Town. Simple reason. It would mean our most senior citizens would have a state of the art library and their history society close together. Thus avoiding the need for them to travel considerable distance to see some of their past heritage every time they wished to do so.
Your comments welcome.
Regards
Martin Adams
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